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NEILHALLIDYA Says: There is something surreal about standing on glaciers in equitorial Africa and looking down on tropical rainforest.You do not need considerable technical ability but you do need good equiptment, a guide and determination. The standard visit to the glaciers will take you 9...
Climb the highest Mountains in Uganda
NEILHALLIDYA Says: Climb the highest mountains in Uganda. You need to organise a permit with the Ugandan Wildlife Autority. A standard package exists with a guide and 4 porters. Most of my other tips relate to how you can organise this.
Acclimatization day Jaguar and Green Lakes
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The standard itinery for trekking rushes through the Rwenzori.If you allow an extra day at Bjuku Hut for acclimatization you can visit the Green and Jaguar Lakes.Providing its not raining, the Green Lake provides excellent views of the Speke Glacier and Mount Stanley. The...
Mountain Huts rwenzoris: Mountain Huts Rwenzori General Tips
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The mountain huts in the Rwenzoris are fairly basic but clean.Relatively speaking they can all get quite cold. I`d recommend a 4 season sleeping bag and make sure you keep it dry.The porters leave cooking utensils at each hut. You can use these but most people bring there...
Guy Yeoman Hut: Hut 5 on the Rwenzori Circuit - Guy Yeoman Hut
NEILHALLIDYA Says: Along with John Matte Hut this is the most modern of the huts.There is plenty of room (even sperate rooms). Probably about 20 people could stay here.The water supply is fairly reliable and close by.Toilets are typical for mountain huts.Porters and guide have there own hut...
Saad Hotel: Saad Hotel, Kasese
NEILHALLIDYA Says: I stayed and ate in the Saad Hotel after visiting the Rwenzori Mountains.After all visits to the mountains you build up an enormous appetite but the food here was wholly uninspiring. The service does have a certain Fawlty Towers type of charm but for food I`d suggest you...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: Kasese is not a place I`d readilly recommend. Its a dusty, mosquito ridden, ex-mining town.However, its nightlife does have a certain equitorial charm. Bob Marley, bbq`d chicken and goat, and a few lazy bars on a veranda.Take your pick on any of the main bars. You can dance...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: If you are trekking or climbing in the Rwenzoris purchase your essentials in Kampala.Shops in Kasese and the villages nearby will get you fresh vegetables but not much else. Bananas Hardly anything
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The local mountain people, who will be your porters and guide, generally do speak English.Its worth understanding that there use of Thank You is slightly different to ours. They do use it but are much more economical than westerners tend to be.For example, if you offer a...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The principal food stuff in the Rwenoris is Matoke (Plaintains). The best way to describe this to the western palate is savory banana this is boiled and served like potatoes.This can be served in a stew with smoked goat, groundnuts and local spices. This is the principal...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The principal food stuff of this area is Matoke (Plaintains). The best way to describe this to the western palate is savory banana this is boiled and served like potatoes.This can be served in a stew with smoked goat, groundnuts and local spices. This is the principal...
Make Sure your Porters set off First
janiebaxter Says: This trip was in 1992 but could still apply. At least it makes sense to be sure your porters go first before you set off as then you know they are on their way with your tents and food. Also set off early so you don't have to climb so fast.We only climbed to the first stage...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: You might have heard that bandits/rebels are present in the Rwenzori area. At the time of writing this this was old news.Rebels were active in the late 1990s. But the area is currently safe. The landmines that were left have been cleared away.Each group of porters gets an...
NEILHALLIDYA Says: Bring strong plastic bags to wrap clothes in. Bring or hire wellington boots Spare clothes for the huts.
If you want to go off the beaten track here
NEILHALLIDYA Says: You are pretty mad. The whole place is as almost as of the beaten path as you can get. But respect to you.
NEILHALLIDYA Says: Unless you are exploring somewhere remote if you are climbing in the Rwenzoris you follow the Bujuke/Mubuku circuit and pay extra for days climbing. You pay the extra at Nyakalengija before you set out.I would suggest 1 extra acclimatization day at the Bujuku Hut - you can...
Trekking the Bjuku and Mubuku circuit
NEILHALLIDYA Says: The traditional circuit trek in the Rwenzoris the Bujuku-Mubuku circuit takes 7 days and takes in the wild, and varied nature of the mountain range, without actually touching the glaciers.Currently, it costs $480 for the standard guide and 2 porters (who can carry 12.5 kgs...
Going it alone - where do you start
NEILHALLIDYA Says: I organised this trip on my own. You will need to organise a permit with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to visit the Rwenzori Area. The link provided will give you details of prices. This needs to be your starting point.I`d recommend pre-booking but expect them to ignore your...
Organised Trips - Western Companies
NEILHALLIDYA Says: A few western companies offer trips to this remote area. This will cost a lot more than organising yourself but the guide will deal with the negotiating hassles. And you are likely to get better food.I met a group from a company called KE Adventure half way through my trip....
NEILHALLIDYA Says: This is one of the most beautiful places in the world but its is a difficult place to take photographs. Particularly landscape shots.There is an overabundance of vegetation. Unless you are really carefull this will "crowd" your shots. Try to keep things simple. (I didnt...
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If you are trekking or climbing in the Rwenzoris purchase your essentials in Kampala.Shops in Kasese and the villages nearby will get you fresh vegetables but...
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The Rwenzori Mountains are the largest mountain range in Africa. Situated on the edge of the Rift Valley they border Congo and Uganda with the highest peak, Stanley, rising to over 5000 metres. The...
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